Muzzleloaders Intro Class | Shoot Historic Firearms

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning how to load, shoot, and clean a muzzleloader. Students may bring a muzzleloader already in their possession or use one provided by Burbank Muzzleloaders. This course is also appropriate for anyone who is interested in purchasing a muzzleloader and wishes to learn more about what to look for. Eye and ear protection are provided. Muzzleloaders include the following guns:

1. Traditional roundball rifles (flintlock and caplock)
2. Single-shot pistols
3. Civil War muskets
4. Cap and ball revolvers
5. Muzzleloading shotguns

Club History:
The club was formed in 1933 by a group of old collector shooters in Burbank, CA, where the range was until 1950 moving to Saugus, CA, and in 1986 moving to the current location in Piru, CA.

Chartered in 1950 by the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association and incorporating in 1966.

The club conducts matches for both muzzleloading rifles and pistols as well as nineteenth-century black powder cartridge rifles!

Prerequisites: None

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Safely shoot muzzleloaders (caplock or flintlock)
• Load muzzleloaders correctly
• Sight in a muzzleloader
• Determine correct projectile size
• Prepare and use correct patching materials
• Determine appropriate powder charges for varying projectile sizes and shooting distances
• Apply troubleshooting techniques if the rifle misfires due to dry loading or clogged priming system
• Utilize various muzzleloading tools for loading, unloading, troubleshooting, and cleaning
• Correctly disassemble and clean a muzzleloader for storage after shooting

Recommended gear:
Proper clothing for the weather.
Snacks, lunch and plenty of water.Eye and ear protection.
Sunscreen, hats, long sleeves shirts, long pants.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early

Availability: 3rd Wednesday & 3rd Sunday of each month

Price: $99

Cancellation Policy:

In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.

CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.